Inclusive classrooms start with Thrive-trained educators

Schools are under pressure. Behaviour issues are rising, pupil needs are more complex, and staff are stretched. In 2024, 18.4% of children in England were reported to have some form of special educational need (SEN). Moreover, the number of pupils identified with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is increasing. 

Reports from 2024 and 2025 state a significant increase in behavioural issues in both primary and secondary schools. Teachers and school leaders are reporting more frequent and severe incidents of non-compliance, verbal abuse, and classroom disruptions compared to pre-COVID times. 

To combat these challenges, Teaching Personnel has responded with a staffing solution: Thrive-trained educators. These are teachers and support staff who understand behaviour, build connection, and create calmer classrooms. Through our exclusive CPD with Thrive, we provide trained educators with the tools to support social and emotional development from day one.

What is the Thrive Approach?
Thrive is a whole-school approach that supports children to feel safe, ready to learn, and able to manage their emotions. It is based on neuroscience and child development. Yet it is more than a theory. It provides everyday strategies that work.

Educators learn how to respond to emotional triggers, reduce conflict, and help children feel calm and connected. The result? Classrooms where learning is more likely to happen. And a solution that is proven to improve behaviour, wellbeing, and academic success. 

Why it matters now
Many schools are seeing a rise in needs such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. More pupils have EHCPs or need extra support. Thrive-trained educators come prepared to meet those needs. Thrive-trained staff understand emotional regulation and can de-escalate situations before they escalate. 

Thrive-trained educators can also:

• Understand and respond to pupil needs
• Improve attendance and engagement
• Create a more inclusive learning environment
• Support and integrate with existing school wellbeing strategies
• Provide strong support for transitions, resilience, and inclusion.

Inclusive classrooms that thrive 
Exclusive to Teaching Personnel, these educators can handle classroom complexities. From managing transitions to responding to emotional triggers, they have skills to help pupils feel safe and supported. They know how to use de-escalation techniques, apply relationship-based interventions, and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom dynamic. Their goal is clear: to reduce disruption, improve engagement, and help all learners.  Especially supporting learners with SEN and SEMH needs in mainstream settings.

What schools gain
When you book Thrive-trained educators through Teaching Personnel, you’re not only filling a role. You are bringing in staff who can make a difference from the moment they arrive. You also gain access to over 30,000 SEND and SEMH specialists trained in the Thrive Approach. These professionals understand how to support your pupils from their first day.

You can expect:

• Improved behaviour and reduced disruption
• Better support for vulnerable pupils
• Stronger relationships across the classroom
• A good fit with your SEND and SEMH approach
• Staff ready to support, not only supervise
• Better attendance and academic progress
  

More than supply, it’s support with impact.
Teaching Personnel offers more than teacher cover. Through Thrive CPD, we provide supply educators trained in advanced SEND and social-emotional strategies. These professionals are ready to make a meaningful impact from the first day of term. Here’s what you can expect from Thrive-trained supply teachers:

• Enhanced classroom management: Supply teachers arrive equipped with relationship-based techniques that reduce disruption and create calmer learning environments.
• Improved pupil wellbeing: Every teacher understands the emotional needs behind behaviour and uses evidence-led strategies to help pupils feel safe and supported.
• Measurable impact: Supply teachers use practical tools that support behaviour, boost engagement, and improve learning outcomes. particularly for vulnerable pupils.
• Specialist SEND support: With experience across a range of complex needs, our educators can support EHCP goals and adapt to your school’s context.
• Seamless integration:  Supply teachers who understand development and can align with your existing SEND and SEMH approaches.

Whether you need short-term cover or longer-term consistency, Thrive-trained educators bring both skill and sensitivity. They are not only filling a gap, they’re supporting your pupils, your school, and your goals.

A practical solution for real challenges
This is about giving schools access to staff trained to meet school demands. Thrive-trained educators bring immediate value, reduce pressure on school staff, and support a positive school culture. If you’re planning for September, or responding to growing pupil needs, talk to us. We can help you find the right people to support your pupils and school.

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Our Thrive-trained educators are the specialist staff your school needs now. Request a Thrive-certified educator today.